This might have frustrated the studio, but Brando’s creativity and spontaneity often improved his characters.

Many of these scenes were improvised by Marlon Brando, including a playful scene with Vito Corleone’s grandson.

The scene perfectly humanizes the imposing character just before his death.

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By the timeThe Godfatherbegan filming, a dentist had made a proper mouthpiece for Brando.

The unit, known as a “dental plumper,” was famously uncomfortable.

The Godfatherwas one of themovies that defined Marlon Brando’s career, yet he was not onscreen for long.

Marlon Brando holding a cat in The Godfather

Source:The Hollywood Reporter

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